The best brush cutters under €100
For anyone with a small plot and a strict budget, these are the cheapest machines we'd still recommend — ranked by how much real, usable cutting they deliver for the money.
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What matters under €100
At this price, the choice really comes down to petrol versus corded electric, and how much of a garden you’re actually clearing. We looked for machines that are honest about their limits — light and cheap, but still genuinely useful — rather than underpowered tools that frustrate on the first outing. Weight, cable-vs-cordless tradeoffs and whether a blade is included all factor into the ranking.
Our picks
The Fuxtec FX-MS125 is the standout here: a light 25 cc petrol machine with a 3-tooth blade included, making it the only pick on this list that can take on more than plain grass.
The BLACK+DECKER GL9035 is a strong 900W corded trimmer with a 180° pivoting head, so it doubles as an edger for anyone with a small-to-medium lawn near a socket.
The Bosch ART 30 Combitrim is the cheapest, simplest option — a featherlight corded trimmer built purely for edging and finishing on very small plots.
The BLACK+DECKER GL310 goes even lighter at 1.55 kg, the easiest machine here to handle for anyone with a tiny garden and no interest in anything more than tidy edges.
The BLACK+DECKER BESTA530CM is the most versatile budget buy: a 3-in-1 corded tool that trims, edges and clips onto a wheeled base as a mini mower.
Which should you choose?
If there’s any chance of brambles or tougher growth, the Fuxtec FX-MS125 is the only real brush cutter on this list and worth the small step up in complexity. For grass-only lawns near a socket, pick based on how much versatility you want: the BESTA530CM for an all-rounder, the GL9035 for strong corded power with easy edging, or the GL310 and ART 30 Combitrim if you just want the lightest, simplest tool for a small plot.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get a real brush cutter for under €100?
Yes, but choices are limited. The Fuxtec FX-MS125 is the only true blade-capable petrol machine at this price; the rest are corded grass trimmers, fine for lawns but not for brambles or dense brush.
Petrol or corded under €100 — which is better?
Petrol gives you blade capability and no cable, but needs fuel mixing and maintenance. Corded trimmers are lighter, cheaper to run and simpler, but tied to a socket and grass-only.
What are the limits of a sub-€100 machine?
Expect grass and light growth only, smaller cutting widths, and less stamina for long sessions. For brambles, tall dense grass or larger plots, budget more for a proper blade-equipped machine.
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